Epstein Files Transparency Act

Sponsored byRep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA· Introduced 15 July 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-38.

19 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 2 June 2026

Epstein Files Transparency Act

This act requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

This includes (1) materials that relate to Ghislaine Maxwell, (2) flight logs and travel records, and (3) individuals named or referenced (including government officials) in connection with the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

DOJ is permitted to withhold certain information such as the personal information of victims and materials that would jeopardize an active federal investigation.

Additionally, not later than 15 days after the required publication, DOJ must report to Congress (1) all categories of information released and withheld, (2) a summary of any redactions made, and (3) a list of all government officials and politically exposed individuals named or referenced in the published materials.

Timeline

18 actions

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
19 November 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8211)
19 November 2025 · Floor
Signed by President.
19 November 2025 · President
Signed by President.
19 November 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
19 November 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
19 November 2025 · BecameLaw
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, under the order of 11/18/2025, without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
19 November 2025 · Floor
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
19 November 2025 · President
Presented to President.
19 November 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
18 November 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)
18 November 2025 · Floor
Mr. Jordan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
18 November 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4725-4733)
18 November 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4405.
18 November 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H4725)
18 November 2025 · Floor
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
15 July 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 July 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

24 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA

Cosponsors

Democrat2396%
Republican14%

Democrat:Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]CA
Democrat:Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]CA
Democrat:Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]OR
Democrat:Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]RI
Democrat:Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]AL
Democrat:Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]PA
Democrat:Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
Democrat:Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]MD
Democrat:Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Democrat:Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Democrat:Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11]CA
Democrat:Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]PA
Democrat:Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA
Democrat:Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]MD
Democrat:Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]MO
Democrat:Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]MI
Democrat:Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]GA
Democrat:Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]AZ
Democrat:Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]CA
Democrat:Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN
Democrat:Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Democrat:Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]MA
Democrat:Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Republican:Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]KY

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Congressional oversightCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationSex offenses

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Judiciary Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To15 Jul 2025

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